On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Ward Jacobson shares a soundtrack for cold, dark evenings. Hear seasonal and atmospheric music by Hildur Gudnadottir, Pauline Oliveros and Kaija Saariaho. Listen now!
Find out what makes the Minnesota Orchestra sound so great in this concert featuring Joseph Haydn’s ‘Sinfonia concertante,’ Caroline Shaw’s ‘Entr'acte,’ and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9. Listen to the concert now!
Here is a day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2025 season, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ San Francisco-based vocal ensemble Chanticleer shares its latest Christmas recording, ‘Joy to the World,’ featuring original arrangements and newly commissioned pieces. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
The St. Olaf Christmas Festival has become one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations. This year's presentation, ‘O Morning Star, O Radiant Love,’ features more than 500 student musicians in three performances at Northfield college. Listen to the concert now!
Join the Vienna Philharmonic as it performs its iconic New Year’s Day Concert, celebrating the end of 2025 and welcoming 2026. Listen to the live broadcast at noon Central on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, on YourClassical MPR.
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares recent recordings by Marc-Andre Hamelin, Hania Rani and Georgijs Osokins. Selections include compositions by Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, Radiohead and more. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the renowned Miró Quartet continues its 30th-anniversary celebration with its latest album, a holiday-themed recording featuring arrangements by 15 contemporary composers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
We pick the theme — you choose the variation by requesting a piece of music inspired by that theme. Our theme for December is COMFORT and/or JOY.
Celebrate the holidays with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra annual performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ featuring an all-star roster of vocal soloists, vocal ensemble The Singers, and conductor Dinis Sousa. Listen to the live broadcast with host Steve Seel at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, on YourClassical MPR.
